What is the main purpose of a capital market?

• To provide loans to individuals only

• To allocate financial resources efficiently

• To manage government budgets

• To regulate currency exchange rates

Which of the following is a component of national capital markets?

• Foreign exchange market

• International bond market

• Debt and equity

• Cybermarkets

What does equity represent in a company?

• Ownership in the company

• A type of bond

• A government grant

• A loan to the company

What is a Eurobond?

• A bond that is regulated by local authorities

• A bond issued by the government only

• A bond issued outside the country in which it is denominated

• A bond issued in the local currency

What is liquidity in financial markets?

• The amount of cash available

• The total value of assets

• The ease of converting investments into cash

• The level of government regulation

What is the role of international banks in capital markets?

• To issue government bonds

• To provide loans only to corporations

• To gather excess cash and channel it to borrowers

• To regulate interest rates

What is currency hedging?

• Investing in foreign stocks

• Converting currencies for trade

• Insuring against losses from exchange rate changes

• Buying currencies for speculation

What is the primary function of the foreign exchange market?

• To regulate international trade

• To issue new stocks

• To facilitate currency conversion

• To provide loans to businesses

What is a forward contract?

• A contract for immediate currency exchange

• A loan agreement

• A contract to exchange currency at a future date

• A type of government bond

What is currency speculation?

• Investing in foreign stocks

• Converting currencies for trade

• Buying and selling currencies to profit from price changes

• Buying currencies to hold long-term